As the official Diamond representative for Germany we supply only the original by Diamond. Why buy a cheap copy?

Grounded radiators!
All Diamond stationary antennas have a grounded radiator, thus protecting the rig against static discharge. The cheap copies usually do not have this feature... if you want to risk your radio...
Only high quality materials are used for the antennas. The tubes are made of high resiliency fibre glass which protects the active antenna elements. The base is made of coated aluminum, the short radials are made of stainless steel. The connector jack is protected inside the base tube. All antennas incldued two solid mast clamps for easy mounting. Besides the well known multi band antennas, Diamond introduced some new mono band antennas.

Diamond VHF/UHF Marine antennas

In contrast to the well known "X" series by Diamond, the marine antennas do not have any radials (which might get in the way when handling ropes on the ship). Also the metal parts are better suitable for saltwater spray.

The brass/chrome plated mounting tube is permanently attached to the glass fibre tube. The mounting brackets are covered with a special protective coating, all other hardware are made of stainless steel.

Of course you can use these antennas on land as well, in cases where a very unabtrusive stick antenna (no radials) and the higher resistance against environmental influences is important.

Neu Radialkit for Diamond V-2000

Radialkit V-2000

Radialkit V-2000

For the Diamond V-2000, we offer an extra Radialkit, replacing the originals.
The tuning with the original radials was always somewhat tricky, especially at 50 MHz. The antenna has a higher gain with this radials and also a real 360° omnidirectional angle. The radials have a diameter of 6 mm and are 145cm long.
The radials can of course also be used for identical antennas.

Attention - Counterfeit Diamond Products!

Unfortunately we have found that counterfeited Diamond antennas have been offered on the German and European market. Affected are the popular omni-directional antennas for fixed installation of the "X-Series", but also some mobile and equipment antennas.
Even the packaging is deceptively copied from the original - a yellow sleeve with Diamond logo! But there are some subtle differences how to identify he falsifications.

Lower Part of Antenna

Original

Falsification

Different form. The falsification is shiny, the original has a matt finish. Different stickers.

Antenna tube and radials

Original tube with Diamond sticker, original stainless-steel radial with thread and counter nut.
Falsification with pressed-on brass clamp.

U bracket and clamps

U bracket

Mounting Clamps
(X-510, X-700 and X7000 use different clamps)

Further Characteristics

Counterfeited products are packed with air bubble film, the original antennas not.

Press button which closed the yellow plastic packing is originally made from metal, the falsifications use plastic.

Yellow packaging is folded over at the bottom, giving more stability. The counterfeited products dont have this overlapping yellow packaging.

Instruction leaflets are printed on both sides with the original, and are simple one sided photo cpoies of the falsifications.

Depending on the precise antenna type one or more of these differences can occur. Please check carefully before suspecting a supplier without reason.